Manager: Machine Learning Engineer at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement
To manage the machine learning function in Data Services to build, implement, improve and support the AI platform which supports delivery of the Capitec AI strategy.

• To collaborate in creating and delivering the AI strategy to ensure Capitec is able to compete in a fast changing landscape.  The effective use of AI technologies will be a key strategic differentiator in the future.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• A relevant degree in Information Technology - Computer Science or Engineering - General
• A relevant post graduate degree in Data Science

Experience

• 5+ years experience (at least 2 years team leadership)
• 2+ years software development experience
• Expert in Python (or R) and SQL
• Modern software development best practices e.g. agile software development, code reviews, unit testing, version control - git, CI/CD
• Microservice architectures
• ML frameworks and tools e.g. pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Pytorch, Spark MLlib
• Modern ETL, compute and orchestration frameworks, e.g. Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, etc.
• Windows and Linux
• Container technologies, e.g. Docker, Kubernetes
• Cloud-based infrastructure, e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP; ideally AWS (advantageous)

Knowledge

• People management principles
• Stakeholder management
• Business acumen
• Basic principles of budgeting
• Object oriented and functional programming in Python
• Modern software development practices
• SQL Database querying
• Data life cycle
• Machine learning concepts
• Machine learning model life cycle
• Microservice architectures

Competencies

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Learning and Researching
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record
• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required
• Willingness to work or be available overtime and / or weekends if required
• Ability and willingness to work in an open plan environment
• Contactable via own mobile phone

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.